Frequently Asked Questions

Medical weight loss & health coaching is not typically covered by most insurance carriers. If you see a doctor who takes insurance for weight loss, they won't have the time to offer you comprehensive care. Oftentimes, you get a prescription and you're sent on your way, with very little information. 

We feel that this is why most patients have severe side effects or fail the treatment.  And if you need help with nutrition, you have to see the dietitian (which will cost you extra); if you need help with stress reduction, they will refer you to a therapist (which will cost you extra), you get the picture. 

• All your visits are with Dr. Sejal Desai, a board certified obesity medicine physician. We value your health and want you to have the safest, most effective weight loss strategies.
• We take the time to get to know you as an individual. It's not a one-size-fits-all plan and there are no rushed visits. 
• We respect your time, so if Dr. Desai is running late, she will notify you and give you the option of re-scheduling. There are never any fees for no-shows or re-scheduling appointments.
• We get to the root cause of your weight gain and develop an individualized plan that incorporates healthy nutrition, physical activity, behavioral modifications, supplements and weight loss medications (if needed). We also will work on mindset to help improve your relationship with food and your body image so you can feel confident and live with vitality.
• With Dr. Desai's guidance, you will improve all aspects of your health, not just weight, so you can achieve optimal health and prevent chronic diseases in the future.
• Even though we don't accept insurance, we advocate for your health with your insurance provider to cover medications and/or procedures.

Doctors who specialize in treating obesity, overweight patients, and related disorders. They focus on finding the root cause of your weight gain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your care that involves a combination of lifestyle and medications (if indicated).

Obesity medicine physicians have to do extra training to be board-certified, which means you get expert, individualized care, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Although your primary care doctor can prescribe weight loss meds, that doesn't mean they necessarily have the training or experience to do so. 

**Just like a cardiologist is the specialist of the heart, an obesity medicine physician is the specialist of weight management.

We are not a diet program and do not believe in restricting foods. Long-term, this only leads to overeating and weight re-gain. Instead we believe in making small, incremental lifestyle changes that will last for life. Dr. Desai will be your health coach and your motivator throughout the entire journey!

Dr. Desai will determine if and what medication is necessary once she's assessed your medical history and weight loss goals. Medication is never mandatory. Yet if you have struggled to lose or maintain your weight loss, it is often recommended.

Our policy is to only prescribe meds that have been proven SAFE & EFFECTIVE for weight loss. We do not prescribe compounded GLP-1 medications, as they have NOT been proven safe or effective. There are many places that will take advantage of patient's desperation to lose weight by selling these compounds; we do not believe in risking your health to make a profit.

Although Dr. Desai is a family medicine & obesity medicine physician, she primarily focuses on weight loss.  You will need to have a primary care doctor for your other needs. Dr. Desai will communicate with your primary care physician throughout the program.

At this time, we are only seeing patients by secure virtual tele-visits. Our physical location in Katy, TX is opening up in early 2025.

Dr. Desai can see patients in any state. Please make a free consultation for more details.

We see anyone 18 years and above.

We accept all major credit cards as well as FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) and HSA (Health Savings Accounts).

No weight loss program can guarantee results, because weight loss is a complex process that depends on many factors, including genetics, diet, exercise, and lifestyle. 

However, our program is based on sound scientific principles and has helped hundreds of people lose weight and keep it off. The more effort you put in, the better your results will be.  Having said that, there are 3 key qualities for success on this program:

1. You understand that there are no quick-fixes or magic pills for weight loss.

2. You are willing to work hard and follow the guidelines we set together.

3. You are willing to invest in your long-term health.

If you are committed & consistent, we are confident that you will see results.